US Bridges

US 395 over Big Boulder Creek

Good

Ferry County, Washington · 15.7 N JCT SR 20 · Structure no. 0012729A0000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395 over Big Boulder Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 395 over Big Boulder Creek in Ferry County, Washington. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 645 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 982 by 2039. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 395
CrossesBig Boulder Creek
Location15.7 N JCT SR 20
RouteU.S. Route 395
Coordinates48.8355, -118.1835
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2023)
Projected traffic982 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 395 over Big Boulder Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 395 over Big Boulder Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US 395 over Big Boulder Creek carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 395 over Big Boulder Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 395 over Big Boulder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.